Computer Controlled Aerodynamic Tunnel, 300X300 mm

The Computer Controlled Aerodynamic Tunnel, 300 x 300 mm, is a wind tunnel designed to study subsonic aerodynamics in a tunnel in open circuit and with incompressible subsonic flow.

ATENG 11815 — Computer Controlled Aerodynamic Tunnel, 300X300 mm

(for main items)

• With this unit there are several options and possibilities:
• Main items: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Optional items: 7, 8, 9 and 10.
• Let us describe first the main items (1 to 6):
• 1 ATENG 11815. Unit:
  Bench-top wind tunnel in open circuit and with incompressible subsonic flow.
  Anodized aluminum frame and panels made of painted steel.
  Main metallic elements made of stainless steel.
  Diagram in the front panel with distribution of the elements
  similar to the real one.
• Inlet section with lips, a haven section and a 9.5:1 contraction
  ratio.
• Transparent working area of 300 x 300 mm and length of
• 600 mm to assemble and test the different models.
  The working area includes a Pitot static tube mounted in the
  top side.
  Outlet section with diffuser that allows to avoid the generation
  of turbulences, which can generate damages the current
  quality in the working area.
• Variable speed axial-flow fan, computer controlled:
• Air velocity in the working area: 0 – 34 m/s.
• Unit: ATENG 11815
• Power: 1.5 kW.
  Sixty different pressure tappings (along the tunnel and in the models).
• Thirty differential pressure sensors, range: 0 – 1 psi.
  Several models and accessories are available, allowing a comprehensive study of subsonic
  aerodynamics.
  Some models include several pressure tappings.
• The complete unit includes as well:
  Advanced Real-Time SCADA.
  Example of required elements
  Open Control + Multicontrol + Real-Time Control. (at least one)
  Specialized Control Software based on LabVIEW.
  National Instruments Data Acquisition board (250 KS/s, kilo samples per second).
  Calibration exercises, which are included, teach the user how to calibrate a sensor and the
  importance of checking the accuracy of the sensors before taking measurements.
  Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and
  demonstrated to an entire class at one time.
  Capable of doing applied research, real industrial simulation, training courses, etc.
• Remote operation and control by the user and remote control for technical support, TA300/F16. F-16 Airplane
  Model
  are always included.
  Totally safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic & Software).
  Designed and manufactured under several quality standards.
  Optional ICAI software to create, edit and carry out practical exercises, tests, exams,
  calculations, etc. Apart from monitoring user's knowledge and progress reached.
  This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common expansion is
  the Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple students to simultaneously
  operate many units in a network.
• Required elements (at least one) (Not included):
• TA1/300. Sphere Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA2/300. Drag Model of Hemisphere Convex to Airflow (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA3/300. Circular Plate Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC). TA1/300. Sphere Drag Model
• TA4/300. Ring Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA5/300. Square Plate Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA6/300. Cylinder Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA7/300. Streamlined Shape Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA8/300. Paraboloid Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA9/300. Drag Model of Hemisphere Concave to Airflow (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA10/300. Wing with Flaps Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA11/300. Flag Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA12/300. Wing Model with NACA 0015 Profile (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
  TA300/MP. Yaw Probe
• TA13/300. Wing Model with NACA 54118 Profile (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA14/300. Wing Model with NACA 4415 Profile (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA15/300. Dimpled Sphere Drag Model (requires the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA16/300. Set for Alternative Models Projects.
• TA17/300. Pitot Tube.
• TA18/300. Wake Survey Rake.
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Complete Technical Specifications (for main items)

• TA19/300. Pressure Distribution in a Wing Model with NACA 0015 Profile.
• TA20/300. Pressure Distribution in a Wing Model with NACA 54118 Profile.
• TA21/300. Pressure Distribution in a Wing Model with NACA 4415 Profile.
• TA22/300. Pressure Distribution in a Cylinder.
• TA23/300. Bernoulli Apparatus Model (requires the model TA17/300).
• TA24/300. Spring-mounted Wing Model.
• TA25/300. Car Model.
• TA26/300. Prandtl Tube.
• TA300/A320. AIRBUS A-320 Airplane Model (requires the model TA300/MP or the model
  TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA300/A380. AIRBUS A-380 Airplane Model (requires the model TA300/MP or the model
  TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA300/B737. BOING 737 Airplane Model (requires the model TA300/MP or the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA300/BBA36. BEECH BONANZA A-36 Airplane Model (requires the model TA300/MP or the
  model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA300/BBV35. BEECH BONANZA V-35 Airplane Model (requires the model TA300/MP or the
  model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA300/F16. F-16 Airplane Model (requires the model TA300/MP or the model TA300/300C-TARC).
• TA300/MP. Accessory for Models Positioning (requires at least an airplane model or the model
  TA300/YP).
• TA300/300C-TARC. Force Measurement Interface and Sensors, range: 0 – 2.5 kg (requires at least
  one resistance model or an airplane model).
• TA300/300-BLE. Model to Study the Boundary Layer in a Flat Plate (requires the model TA17/300).
• TA300/300-SGI. Smoke Generator.
• TA300/MB. Manometers Board. 24 Manometric Tubes of 250 mm length.
• TA300/SC. Storage Cabinet.
• TA300/YP. Yaw Probe (requires the model TA300/MP).
• APIV/30. PIV 2D flow Visualisation for Velocities up to 30 m/s and Area of 100 x 100 mm.
• TA300/300C/CIB. Control Interface Box:
  The Control Interface Box is part of the SCADA system.
  Control interface box with process diagram in the front panel and with the same distribution that
  the different elements located in the unit, for an easy understanding by the student.
• All sensors, with their respective signals, are properly manipulated from -10V. to +10V. computer
  output.
  Sensors connectors in the interface have different pines numbers (from 2 to 16), to avoid
  connection errors.
  Single cable between the control interface box and computer.
  The unit control elements are permanently computer controlled, without necessity of
  changes or connections during the whole process test procedure.
  Simultaneous visualization in the computer of all parameters involved in the process.
  Calibration of all sensors involved in the process.
  Real time curves representation about system responses.
  Storage of all the process data and results in a file.
  Graphic representation, in real time, of all the process/system responses.
  All the actuators’ values can be changed at any time from the keyboard allowing the
  analysis about curves and responses of the whole process.
  All the actuators and sensors values and their responses are displayed on only one screen in the
  computer. TA300/300C/CIB
  Shield and filtered signals to avoid external interferences.
  Real time computer control with flexibility of modifications from the computer keyboard of the
  parameters, at any moment during the process.
  Real time computer control for pumps, compressors, heating elements, control valves, etc.
  Real time computer control for parameters involved in the process simultaneously.
  Open control allowing modifications, at any moment and in real time, of parameters involved in the
  process simultaneously.
  Three safety levels, one mechanical in the unit, another electronic in the control interface and
  the third one in the control software.
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Complete Technical Specifications (for main items)

• 3 DAB. Data Acquisition Board:
  The Data Acquisition board is part of the SCADA system.
  PCI Express Data acquisition board (National Instruments) to be placed in a computer slot. Bus
  PCI Express.
• Analog input:
  Number of channels= 16 single-ended or 8 differential. Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536.
• Sampling rate up to: 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
• Input range (V)=±10 V. Data transfers=DMA, interrupts, programmed I/0. DMA channels=6.
• Analog output:
  Number of channels=2. Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536.
  DAB
• Maximum output rate up to: 900 KS/s.
• Output range(V)=±10 V. Data transfers=DMA, interrupts, programmed I/0.
• Digital Input/Output:
• Number of channels=24 inputs/outputs. D0 or DI Sample Clock frequency: 0 to 100 MHz.
• Timing: Number of Counter/timers=4. Resolution: Counter/timers: 32 bits.
  The Data Acquisition board model may change at any moment, providing the same or better
  features than those required for the unit.
  4 TA300/300C/CCSOF. Computer Control + Data Acquisition + Data Management
• Software:
  The three softwares are part of the SCADA system.
  Compatible with actual Windows operating systems. Graphic and intuitive simulation of the
  process in screen. Compatible with the industry standards.
  Registration and visualization of all process variables in an automatic and simultaneous way.
  Flexible, open and multicontrol software, developed with actual windows graphic systems,
  acting simultaneously on all process parameters.
  Management, processing, comparison and storage of data.
  Sampling velocity up to 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
  Calibration system for the sensors involved in the process.
  It allows the registration of the alarms state and the graphic representation in real time.
  Comparative analysis of the obtained data, after the process and modification of the conditions TA300/300C/CCSOF
  during the process.
  Open software, allowing the teacher to modify texts, instructions. Teacher’s and student’s
  passwords to facilitate the teacher’s control on the student, and allowing the access to different work
  levels.
  This unit allows the 30 students of the classroom to visualize simultaneously all the results
  and the manipulation of the unit, during the process, by using a projector or an electronic
  whiteboard.
  5 Cables and Accessories, for normal operation.
• 6Manuals:
• This unit is supplied with 8 manuals: Required services, Assembly and Installation, Interface and
  Control Software, Starting-up, Safety, Maintenance, Calibration & Practices manuals.
• References 1 to 6 are the main items: ATENG 11815 + TA300/300C/CIB + DAB + TA300/300C/CCSOF + Cables and Accessories +